Kathy Ireland Biography

Birth date: March 20, 1963
Birth place: Glendale, CA, USA
Sign: Pisces, Moon in Leo
Relations: Husband: Greg Olson
Children: Erik (born May 8, 1994)
Lily Marie (born October 27, 1998)
Sisters: Mary and Cynthia
Mother: Barbara
Father: John
Height: 5'11"
Measurements: 36 - 24 - 34
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Green

Kathy began modeling at the age of 17, when Elite engaged her services and then her career took off from there. In 1984, she appeared in her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She later appeared 11 times, which was a new record for any Super Model. Kathy's gracing the cover 3 times, including the 25th anniversary issue. Kathy has graced countless magazines, TV shows, and movies, Kathy has her on Workout Video. For a 5 year period she released a calendar, we are all waiting for the next future calendar. Kathy has her own clothing line, she is also the contributing editor for FITNESS magazine. With what little spare time she has, she studies the Bible and teaches Sunday School.

The Associated Press and London Times call "a best friend to working mothers" because women all over America are embracing her designs and products. She is quotes as saying "Our mission statement at Kathy Ireland Worldwide is to find solutions for families, especially busy moms, because that's what I am,"

And Kathy Ireland is the a busy woman as she juggles her schedule as Chief Designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide not to mention a wife, mother and Sunday school teacher. Her label was acknowledged by Women's Wear Daily as America's 7th most popular in its category, just two years ago, and now has moved into #5 position for women in the 18-49 age range. The Kathy Ireland Label is recognized as the #1 brand in its category for Product Innovation in America by the country's leading research firm, Kurt Salmon Associates. Kathy states "I wouldn't be comfortable as a celebrity endorsing products. My background in modeling alerted me to images and clothing that were unrealistic. It's important that everything under my label carry my personal involvement," Kathy Ireland Worldwide, is commented to customer satisfaction and is very actively involved in all aspects of Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

Kathy created her own label after working with some of the world's leading designers. "I wanted to offer fashions and accessories to women at affordable costs with the style found on the world's most recognized runways." The Kathy Ireland Brand was born, and her philosophy of bringing high quality clothing and apparel is only available at K-Mart. "As a busy mom, finding time to shop is a challenging task." Kathy has designed her apparel with this in mind.

Kathy's philosophy is to make shopping fun for her customer. "My sportswear, activewear, swimwear, intimates, and socks are designed for women who value time and are wise with their money. We should be able to look great, feel great and invest more time and money into other priorities such as our families."

Kathy numerous honors; National Association of Women Business Owners and received the Entertainment Businesswoman of the Year Award. She is the only designer in history to have an LPGA-sponsored tournament named in her honor. She was just named by UCLA as one of the top 10 women's health advocates in America. Kathy is the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Ambassador for Women's Health Issues and EIF's Ambassador for the National Women's Cancer Research Alliance. She is Ambassador of Hope for the City of Hope and National Chair of Family Services and Parenting for Athletes and Entertainers for Kids. She is active in the Special Olympics, and each holiday season, Kathy partners with Feed The Children and underwrites the distribution of 170,000 pounds of food, clothing and toys to children in need across the nation.

Will she ever have time for another Calendar ?

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